Obituaries

Nov 28, 2019

Born on February 9,1934 in Coffeeville, Alabama; passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in Huntsville, Alabama. She was previously a resident of Mobile, Alabama. Vernette was a 1951 graduate of Murphy High School. She was a dedicated school teacher within the Mobile school system. She also worked together with her husband, Bob McLendon, in their State Farm Insurance agency....

Nov 27, 2019

Katie Viola Curry Tyson, 87, of Mobile, AL passed away Wednesday, November, 27, 2019. Katie was born in Frankville, AL, March 1, 1932. She was the daughter of the late James Callaway Curry, Sr. and Velma Janice Giles Curry. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Burrell Franklin Tyson; her son, Johnny Lee Tyson; 3 sisters,...

Nov 26, 2019

Donald “Perry” Andrews, age 62, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA, after a short stay hoping for a heart transplant. Perry was born on May 23, 1957, in Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Donald Andrews and Virginia Arlene Burkett Andrews. He is...

Nov 25, 2019

Christopher Edmond Stringer_ , age 66, died of  Natural causes on  November 25, 2019, in Mobile, Alabama.

Christopher Edmond Stringer Sr is preceded by Calvin E stringer. He is survived in death by his wife, Betty Ann stringer. His  children, Christopher Michael Stringer(Jessica), David Anthony Stringer, Amannda K. Garner, Christopher Edmond Stringer Jr...

Nov 23, 2019

Gertrude  Stoker Saranthus. Born in St. Stephens, AL and a resident of Theodore, AL died on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Mrs. Saranthus attended Leroy High School in St. Stephens, AL, retired from State of Alabama ABC Board, she loved gardening and being outdoors.

She was the daughter of Claudia Ollie Bailey and Thomas J. Stoker. She was...

Nov 23, 2019

GIBSON

Anita M. “Foy” Gibson was born in Water Valley, MS. She was a longtime resident of Theodore, AL. She died on Saturday, November 23, 2019. Anita worked at First National Bank for many years. She worked in the loan department and was a Branch Manager at the Brookley Branch. After retiring from banking, she worked with...

Nov 22, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Catharine A (Jordan) Sporna. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 21, 2019

Margaret “Peggy” Weldy Pehler was born April 5, 1933 and passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. She was born in Yonkers, NY and was a resident of Mobile, AL for the past 76 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Allen Pehler, Sr.; parents, George and Elizabeth Weldy; her brother, George Weldy and her son-in-law, Kevin A....

Nov 21, 2019

THOMPSON Cynthia James Thompson Age: 76 Born: September 18, 1943 Mobile, Alabama Date of Passing: November 21, 2019 A born-again Christian, A member of Good Shepherd Church and a dedicated pastor’s wife. Cynthia survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Bill Thompson. She also survived by her son, Will & Stacey Thompson, Daughter & Husband Michelle & John Suther,...

Nov 21, 2019

SIMMS

Lillie (Peggy) Reeves Simms passed away on November 21,2019.  Peggy was born on November 25, 1935.  She graduated from Murphy in 1953 and married Lorise (Pinky) Simms in July of 1955.

Peggy worked at Woodcock Elementary school for 25 years.  She was known for going above and beyond at Woodcock  and in 1989 was...

Nov 20, 2019

Karl Marvin Breheim

1931-2019

A native of Marshville, WI and resident of Mobile, AL died on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the age of 88. Mr. Breheim retired from Brookley AFB then was self employed as a contractor/carpenter. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Carolyn Elaine Breheim; two children, Karl Anthony (Vicki)...

Nov 20, 2019

Roger Allen Barganier, Sr.

January 19, 1935 – November 20, 2019

A longtime resident of Mobile and member and deacon of the Government Street Baptist Church (formerly West End Baptist) passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2019.

He is survived by his wife Patricia, sons Roger Jr. (Karolyn Dailey), grandchildren Erich and...

Nov 18, 2019

Barbara Anne Dreibelbis

1943-2019

A native and resident of Mobile, AL died on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the age of 76. Mrs. Dreibelbis was a member of First Baptist Church of Dawes for 57 years. She loved to cook, was an excellent seamstress and was an avid Auburn fan. She was preceded in death...

Nov 18, 2019

Evelyn McDonald Sims, a long time resident of Grand Bay, Al. passed away on November 18, 2019.

Born on December 14, 1929. She was the daughter of, John McDonald and Daisy Clark McDonald of St. Elmo, Al.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Her husband, Douglas Randolph Sims and son, Donald Gary Sims....

Nov 17, 2019

Sept. 30, 1925 – Nov. 17, 2019 A private family graveside service was held Tuesday, November 19, 2019 with Rev. Garry Harred officiating. Marie was a member of the “Greatest Generation”. She was born and raised in Altoona, AL, was a hard worker and loved her family. After high school graduation she attended Gadsden Trade School and then came to...

Nov 16, 2019

HOPPE

Oct. 29, 1946-Nov. 16, 2019

Barbara Hoppe, 73, of Mobile, AL, passed away Saturday.  She was born in Owensboro, KY to Harold and Virginia Coomes.  She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1965.  She married her husband, Philip D. Hoppe, in 1970 and they built a loving family together.  Barbara...

Nov 14, 2019

Mar. 11, 1943-Nov. 14, 2019 Helen Gearlyne Prine Landry, age 76, of Semmes, AL, returned to her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 14, 2019. Mrs. Landry was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She filled her home with laughter and love for her family. A stranger never walked into her home and there was always room at her table for...

Nov 12, 2019

Apr. 8, 1932 – Nov. 12, 2019 Raymond Grigsby, a native of Perry County, KY and longtime resident of Mobile, AL, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the age of 87. Ray was a US Navy veteran; was retired from Teledyne Continental Motors and, in his leisure time, enjoyed building race cars and fishing. He was preceded in death...

Nov 12, 2019

Phong Van Diep

1964-2019

A native of Quang Tri, Vietnam and resident of Mobile AL died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the age of 55. Visitation will be held from Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home on Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 2:30 PM until 6:00 PM with funeral services on Monday, November 18, 2019...

Nov 11, 2019

Mar. 17, 1949-Nov. 11, 2019 Joseph “Joe” Allen LaPorte, Jr was born in Selma, AL on March 17, 1949, and passed away November 11, 2019, in Sundance, WY at the age of 70. He graduated from Parrish High School in 1967 and enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country faithfully until he was wounded in Vietnam on...